Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)
EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class model year from 2016 to 2026 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the GLE-Class has been offered with 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.0L 8-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 2.1L 4-cyl engines; the most efficient version is the 2016 (up to 25 MPG combined). Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.
Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class fuel economy by year
| Year | Combined | Engines | Median used price | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 18–23 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.0L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2025 | 17–23 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.0L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2024 | 17–24 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.0L 8-cyl | $57,545 | 50 listings |
| 2023 | 18–22 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 4.0L 8-cyl | $48,286 | 89 listings |
| 2022 | 18–22 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 4.0L 8-cyl | $40,995 | 129 listings |
| 2021 | 19–23 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 4.0L 8-cyl | $30,590 | 19 listings |
| 2020 | 19–22 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.0L 8-cyl | $27,998 | 38 listings |
| 2019 | 20 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl | $22,600 | 13 listings |
| 2018 | 19–21 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl | $21,245 | 16 listings |
| 2017 | 19–21 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl | $29,995 | 11 listings |
| 2016 | 19–25 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl, 2.1L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl | $17,949 | 72 listings |
2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class: engines & MPG
The 2026 GLE-Class was EPA-rated in 5 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 23 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLE350 | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 21 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| GLE350 4matic | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| GLE450 4matic | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 19 | 25 | 21 MPG |
| GLE450 4matic (coupe) | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 19 | 25 | 21 MPG |
| GLE580 4matic | 4.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 15 | 21 | 18 MPG |
2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class: engines & MPG
The 2025 GLE-Class was EPA-rated in 6 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 17 to 23 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLE350 | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 21 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| GLE450e 4matic | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 21 | 26 | 23 MPG · 42 MPGe on electricity · 450 mi range |
| GLE350 4matic | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| GLE450 4matic | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 19 | 25 | 21 MPG |
| GLE450 4matic (coupe) | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 19 | 25 | 21 MPG |
| GLE580 4matic | 4.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 15 | 20 | 17 MPG |
2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class: engines & MPG
The 2024 GLE-Class was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 17 to 24 MPG. Used 2024 models currently list for a median of $57,545 on VehiSales (50 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLE350 | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 21 | 28 | 24 MPG |
| GLE350 4matic | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 20 | 27 | 23 MPG |
| GLE450 4matic | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| GLE580 4matic | 4.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 15 | 20 | 17 MPG |
2023 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class: engines & MPG
The 2023 GLE-Class was EPA-rated in 4 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 4.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 22 MPG. Used 2023 models currently list for a median of $48,286 on VehiSales (89 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLE450 4matic | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 20 | 25 | 22 MPG |
| GLE350 | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 20 | 25 | 22 MPG |
| GLE350 4matic | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 20 | 24 | 21 MPG |
| GLE580 4matic | 4.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 16 | 21 | 18 MPG |
2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class: engines & MPG
The 2022 GLE-Class was EPA-rated in 5 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 4.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 22 MPG. Used 2022 models currently list for a median of $40,995 on VehiSales (129 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLE450 4matic | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 20 | 25 | 22 MPG |
| GLE450 4matic | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 20 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| GLE350 | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 19 | 27 | 22 MPG |
| GLE350 4matic | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| GLE580 4matic | 4.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 16 | 21 | 18 MPG |
2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class: engines & MPG
The 2021 GLE-Class was EPA-rated in 4 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 4.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 23 MPG. Used 2021 models currently list for a median of $30,590 on VehiSales (19 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLE450 4matic | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 21 | 26 | 23 MPG |
| GLE350 | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| GLE350 4matic | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| GLE580 4matic | 4.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 17 | 22 | 19 MPG |
2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class: engines & MPG
The 2020 GLE-Class was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 22 MPG. Used 2020 models currently list for a median of $27,998 on VehiSales (38 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLE350 4matic | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| GLE350 | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 20 | 27 | 22 MPG |
| GLE450 4matic | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 19 | 24 | 21 MPG |
| GLE580 4matic | 4.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 17 | 21 | 19 MPG |
2019 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class: engines & MPG
The 2019 GLE-Class was EPA-rated in 1 version (3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 20 MPG. Used 2019 models currently list for a median of $22,600 on VehiSales (13 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLE400 4matic | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 17 | 23 | 20 MPG |
2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class: engines & MPG
The 2018 GLE-Class was EPA-rated in 3 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 21 MPG. Used 2018 models currently list for a median of $21,245 on VehiSales (16 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLE550e 4matic | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 7-spd | Premium | 20 | 23 | 21 MPG · 25 MPGe on electricity · 460 mi range |
| GLE350 | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic 7-spd | Premium | 18 | 23 | 20 MPG |
| GLE350 4matic | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic 7-spd | Premium | 18 | 22 | 19 MPG |
2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class: engines & MPG
The 2017 GLE-Class was EPA-rated in 4 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 21 MPG. Used 2017 models currently list for a median of $29,995 on VehiSales (11 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLE550e 4matic | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 7-spd | Premium | 20 | 23 | 21 MPG · 25 MPGe on electricity · 460 mi range |
| GLE350 | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic 7-spd | Premium | 18 | 23 | 20 MPG |
| GLE400 4matic | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 18 | 23 | 20 MPG |
| GLE350 4matic | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic 7-spd | Premium | 18 | 22 | 19 MPG |
2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class: engines & MPG
The 2016 GLE-Class was EPA-rated in 7 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 2.1L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 25 MPG. Used 2016 models currently list for a median of $17,949 on VehiSales (72 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLE350 d 4matic | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 9-spd | Diesel | 23 | 29 | 25 MPG |
| GLE300 d 4matic | 2.1L 4-cyl | Automatic 7-spd | Diesel | 22 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| GLE550e 4matic | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 7-spd | Premium | 20 | 23 | 21 MPG · 25 MPGe on electricity · 460 mi range |
| GLE450 AMG Coupe | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 17 | 23 | 20 MPG |
| GLE400 4matic | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 7-spd | Premium | 18 | 22 | 20 MPG |
| GLE350 | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic 7-spd | Premium | 18 | 23 | 20 MPG |
| GLE350 4matic | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic 7-spd | Premium | 18 | 22 | 19 MPG |
Frequently asked questions
What MPG does a Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class get?
Depending on year and engine, EPA combined ratings for the GLE-Class range from 20 to 25 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 2016 model year.
What engines does the 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class have?
The 2026 GLE-Class was EPA-rated with 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.0L 8-cyl engines — see the 2026 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.
Does the Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class require premium gas?
Some versions do: EPA lists premium gasoline and diesel depending on year and engine — check your year's table above.
Is there a hybrid or electric GLE-Class?
Yes — the ratings above include hybrid versions; look for them in the per-year tables.
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